Unite Here! Local 17

Unite Here! Local 17 We are Minnesota's Hospitality Union! H.E.R.E., the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees union, was formed in 1891 and merged with UNITE in 2004.

Local 17 is a branch of UNITE HERE, an International labor union that combines industrial and textile workers (the former UNITE union) and hospitality workers (the former HERE union). We have over 500,000 members in the United States and are working non-stop to organize more. In the Twin Cities area, Local 17 represents roughly 6,000 workers in hotels, restaurants, bars, caterers, cafeterias, spor

ts complexes, MSP airport, breweries, distilleries and other hospitality-related businesses. Our members are as diverse as Minnesota itself. Approximately 70% of Local 17’s members are immigrants and the majority of members are women. The members of Local 17 speak more than 17 languages and dialects We’re your parents, your neighbors, your friends and your spouses as well as the people who cook meals in restaurants, make beds in hotels, mix drinks in bars and sell hot dogs at ball games. Our members don’t just serve the community, they are the community.

Join us for the Seven Days In June Candlelight Vigil this Friday!The Candlelight Vigil is a call to lift HEALTHCARE as a...
06/03/2026

Join us for the Seven Days In June Candlelight Vigil this Friday!

The Candlelight Vigil is a call to lift HEALTHCARE as a governing priority. We will call for meaningful access, affordability, and equity in healthcare for all communities. We will call on protecting our Domestic and Global public health throughout our system/s.

Sign Up Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candlelight-vigil-tickets-1990181023014?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/27/2026

Although the boss didn’t present a single proposal at the last bargaining session the workers made sure their voices were heard.

They are STRIKE READY! Are the Minnesota Twins going to let a strike happen?

🚨🚨🚨STRIKE WATCH TARGET FIELD Target Field workers showed up ready to bargain but unfortunately the boss showed up to pla...
05/22/2026

🚨🚨🚨STRIKE WATCH TARGET FIELD
Target Field workers showed up ready to bargain but unfortunately the boss showed up to play games. They brought no proposals and canceled bargaining after 2 hours.

It's absolutely disrespectful that the Minnesota Twins allows their concessionaire to treat workers that way!

These workers are STRIKE READY!

🚨🚨🚨STRIKE WATCH TARGET FIELD Instead of respecting the workers DNC, the Target Field concessionaire, brought Union busti...
05/19/2026

🚨🚨🚨STRIKE WATCH TARGET FIELD

Instead of respecting the workers DNC, the Target Field concessionaire, brought Union busting proposals to bargaining. The workers are ready to strike if DNC does not start respecting them.

A decision on when the strike will be could come as early as this week!

Minnesota Twins

LSG Skychefs workers at the airport came out to speak at the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC) meeting. They let the...
05/18/2026

LSG Skychefs workers at the airport came out to speak at the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC) meeting.

They let the MAC know: It is your obligation to make sure this airport is as safe as possible. We need you to mandate 2 people per delivery truck to keep people safe!

If you are going to enjoy Art-A-Whirl this weekend be sure to stop by Indeed Brewing Company's Whirlygig to enjoy some U...
05/15/2026

If you are going to enjoy Art-A-Whirl this weekend be sure to stop by Indeed Brewing Company's Whirlygig to enjoy some Union made and served beverages!

Check out what went down on the corner of 15th and Quincy during Whirlygig 2025!

⚾⚾ Ready to STRIKE at Target Field! ⚾⚾Workers are showing up to negotiations today to let their bosses know they are STR...
05/15/2026

⚾⚾ Ready to STRIKE at Target Field! ⚾⚾
Workers are showing up to negotiations today to let their bosses know they are STRIKE READY if they don't get a fair contract. It's time for the Minnesota Twins to tell their concessionaire: Settle a fair contract we can't afford a strike!

LSG Skychefs workers were out today at shift change to let Delta know: "It's Our Turn!"
05/13/2026

LSG Skychefs workers were out today at shift change to let Delta know: "It's Our Turn!"

Hey Delta Air Lines! Tell Sky Chefs that SAFTEY COMES FIRST!
05/08/2026

Hey Delta Air Lines! Tell Sky Chefs that SAFTEY COMES FIRST!

"Employees from Target Field and Hennepin County Medical Center are hoping lawmakers can save the hospital as it faces a...
05/08/2026

"Employees from Target Field and Hennepin County Medical Center are hoping lawmakers can save the hospital as it faces a dire financial situation....

However, the employees don’t want the rescue plan to be wrapped in a box with millions in funding to help the Twins and Target Field."

A lineup of employees from Target Field and Hennepin County Medical Center teamed up on Thursday in hopes that lawmakers can create a comeback for the hospital.

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312 Central Avenue SE, Ste 444
Minneapolis, MN
55414

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